Perinatal Mental Health Resources
This page offers perinatal mental health resources for individuals experiencing pregnancy, postpartum depression or anxiety, infertility, pregnancy loss, or NICU-related stress. It includes crisis support, maternal mental health organizations, and specialized services for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. These resources are intended to support individuals navigating emotional or psychological challenges during pregnancy and the postpartum period, including those experiencing significant adjustment or trauma during this time.
Medical & Support Services
Contact your OB/GYN providers and midwifery teams for any medical care and/or referral support
High Risk Pregnancy? Inquire about maternal-fetal medicine specialists for high-risk pregnancies.
Currently in the NICU? Request to speak with a social-worker on staff or a NICU family support service for peer-based support.
When to Seek Help
If you are experiencing persistent sadness, anxiety, intrusive thoughts, difficulty bonding, panic symptoms, or emotional overwhelm during pregnancy or postpartum, reaching out for support can be an important and effective step.
Perinatal Resources: Hotlines
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (4/7 emotional crisis support): Call/Text 988
Postpartum Support International (PSI) Helpline: Call/Text 1-800-944-4773
Massachusetts Maternal Health Hotline (24/7): Call/Text 1-833-852-6262
Parent Stress Line (24/7): 1-800-632-8188
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline (24/7 support before, during and after pregnancy): 1-833-943-5746
Women and Infants Hospital Breastfeeding, Postpartum, & Newborn Hotline (Rhode Island): 1-800-711-7011
MCPAP For Moms (For Providers seeking perinatal consultation): 1-855-666-6272
Please dial 911 or present to your local emergency department if you are at imminent risk and/or requite immediate support.
Perinatal Resources: Massachusetts
Jewish Children & Family Services (JCFS): Center for Early Relationship Support
JF&CS's Center for Early Relationship Support (CERS) promotes the earliest parent-child relationships by supporting parents as they manage the challenges of caring for their baby. Their services include support groups, clinical services and in-home supports.
https://www.jfcsboston.org/our-services/center-for-early-relationship-support
Root + Rise Perinatal Health
Provides therapeutic support and holistic wellness including medication management, psychiatric evaluation, day treatment and group therapy. There is on-site infant-inclusive support. https://rootandrisepostpartum.com/services/
Soleo Wellness
Pregnancy and postpartum support including day programs, therapy and community/integrative supports.
https://www.soleowellness.com
Empty Arms Bereavement
Virtual Support Groups, 1:1 Peer Support
https://www.emptyarmsbereavement.org
Hope After Loss
Virtual Support Groups, 1:1 peer support
https://www.hopeafterloss.org
Perinatal Resources: National
Postpartum Support International
Works to increase awareness among public and professional communities about the emotional changes that women experience during pregnancy and postpartum.
https://postpartum.net
Women and Infants Hospital, Rhode Island
Resources for Parents, Caregivers, and Pregnant People
https://www.womenandinfants.org/research/hassenfeld-studies?hsCtaTracking=0c4a62e9-7e00-4d39-941e-d97668cc020e%7Ca1d38cd4-04d8-44c0-a670-466efbe93488
National Perinatal Association (NPA)
Our diverse membership is comprised of healthcare professionals, parents & caregivers, educators, and service providers - all driven by our desire to support and advocate for babies and families.
https://www.nationalperinatal.org
Center for Disease Control (CDC)
Perinatal Quality Collaboratives
https://www.cdc.gov/maternal-infant-health/pqc/index.html
National Institute of Health (NIH)
News in Health: Pregnancy and Beyond
https://newsinhealth.nih.gov/2017/01/pregnancy-beyond